When Ebro agrees to do a VH1 reality show about the station without telling the crew, things get a bit uncomfortable. Plus Ebro feels the pressure of trying to book a big celebrity for the first episode. Meanwhile, FunkFlex encourages Angie to step up her social media game… but is Flex playing by the rules?
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All good things must come to an end at it is being reported that Ebro Darden’s tenure as Hot 97′s program director has reached its conclusion. In recent months Ebro’s profile has risen as he’s become an on-air personality for the station, a position that he will keep. He will also remain the active PD until a suitable replacement can be found.
Hot 97 will move into television later on this month with the debut it’s reality show, This Is... Read More

Joe Budden and Tahiry make their way to the Hot 97 Morning Show to sit down with Ebro and Peter Rosenberg. They talk about the new season of Love & Hip Hop, their relationship, Peter Gunz and more. Joe Budden also speaks on his addiction, the upcoming Slaughterhouse album, a collaboration with Action Bronson, Kendrick Lamar’s ‘Control’ verse and more.
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You have probably seen the trailer; Rap Radar’s Brian “B Dot” Miller getting barked on by Hot 97’s VP of Programming Ebro Darden. The verbal ether on the full Juan Epstein podcast is actually worse, but the two did come to a resolution, with Darden apologizing for screaming on the journalist/blogger.
But besides Miller and Darden going at it, there was plenty of good discussion about who should and shouldn’t critique... Read More

With his new album ‘Magna Carta Holy Grail’ in stores today, Jay-Z stopped by Hot 97 to sit down with Angie Martinez. He talks about the new LP, the studio sessions, the Twitter Q&A session, the RIAA changing its rules, his childhood, being a father, success, Miley Cyrus, J.Cole’s ‘Born Sinner’, Kanye West’s ‘Yeezus’, Justin Timberlake, Beyonce, President Obama, Damon Dash, touring and much more. In other news, the RIAA has... Read More

kNERO and Dj Drewski are on their 5th single spread. This time they drop a record titled ‘The Wire’. This Guy kNERO has a creative story telling mind frame. In the record he tells a story about a friendship gone bad. Straight movie!, don’t take my word listen for yourself.
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It is time for Hot 97′s annual Summer Jam concert, which is going down at Met Life Stadium in New Jersey. For those who couldnt make it to the show, Hot 97 is offering a free live stream of the entire thing.
Things will kick off on the Festival Village stage with performances from Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, ASAP Ferg, Vinny Cha$e, Smoke DZA, Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave, Kid Ink and the winner of the 2013 Who’s Next Battle, Radamiz.
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Hot 97 take this opportunity to announce the lineup for Festival Village, which takes place at their annual Summer Jam concert. Hitting the stage this year will be Action Bronson, Joey Bada$$, ASAP Ferg, Vinny Cha$e, Smoke DZA, Bodega Bamz, Troy Ave, Kid Ink and the winner of the 2013 Who’s Next Battle, Radamiz. This year marks the 20th anniversary of the concert, which is set to go down on June 2nd at the Metlife Stadium. Tickets can be purchsed here.
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kNERO has decided to unveil the official artwork to his next single with Hot 97 Dj Drewki “Ain’t Like Me”. The single,which was produced by Canadian producer Kurt Stock, who also produced kNERO‘s last single “A Story To Tell pt 2″ . RO has been on a roll lately releasing singles after singles, keeping himself relevant so you can get a taste of what’s coming from his EP “The Moments Of Luxury.” Still... Read More

CNN’s recent article where they crowned Nas as The Greatest Lyricist of All Time caused quite of bit of conversation on this blog (everywhere else, too). It got heated, and probably won’t be settled any time soon. With that said, did you ever wonder what Nas thinks about the title. Well, last night Angie Martinez spoke to Nasir about what how feels about it. He was honored and could not disagree, but remained humble. Check it out at the 5:30... Read More

New York radio personality DJ Enuff (aka Ephram Lopez) will be the Nets in-house DJ at Barclays Center, according to reports on various music websites. DJ Enuff, who spins on Hot97, got his start in the music business as the road DJ for Notorious B.I.G., the legendary Brooklyn rapper and mentor to Jay-Z.
DJ Enuff worked the first Jay-Z concert at Barclays Center and gave his fans a video tour of backstage at the arena, including the first look... Read More

During a visit with Cipha Sounds and Rosenberg, Big Sean and Pusha T were interrogated on “The Realness” segment of the show. Big Sean explains that he means no disrespect with his “B.I.G” ad-lib and that legends such as Jay-Z and Diddy have no problem with it as well.
Pusha T was asked about his alleged beef with Lil Wayne and put all of it to rest as he says there is no real issue between the two and there never was. Now let’s all stop... Read More

Of Course Maybach music is killing the air wave. Young Meek Millz brought the whole Philly to New Jersey to show how the new comings of Philly do! Performing his smash hit “I’m a Boss” and more, had the crowd chanting word for word, Club Ole was packed, I’m talking about Chris Brown Wall to Wall. Get Wit It Mag had the chance to keep Millz company back stage, bottles every where, while he lit the stage on fire. Music played... Read More

After Mr.Cee was announce being arrested for receiving oral sex by a male figure dressed as a women, We went on a hunt!! and found something exclusive. The 44 years old Hot97 radio personality has been the talk of the urban media since this has accrued. Get a load of the 22 year old male that was caught performing oral sex by NYPD, Lawrence Campbell AKA Brooke-Lynn Pinklady. Can you say COUGAR lol
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